Cichlid identification

[raccioppi83]

Got this guy from a friend cause he was getting beat up in his tank.. I can't figure out what species he is though!

 

[tsed9132]

Venustus (Nimbochromis Venustus)
– Maximum size: 10 inches
– Origin: Lake Malawi
– Relatively aggressive. Keep only 1 of this species
– Light brown with dark brown patches. When males get larger, the cheeks & fin tips turn dark blue. Females aren’t as vividly colored.

I think this is the one

 

[raccioppi83]

I don't mean to be rude, but I am 100% positive it's not a Venustus. I also apologize for the bubbles in the picture because I was mid water change.

 

[tsed9132]

Can you take a picture without the light brightness please

 

[raccioppi83]

Of course!

 

[raccioppi83]

 

[raccioppi83]

Hard to take. The first one is with the lights off and flash on

 

[tsed9132]

Ya I understand that and I will see if one petsmart friend know about those

 

[tsed9132]

The Jack Dempsey is a species of cichlid that is widely distributed across North and Central America. Its common name refers to its aggressive nature and strong facial features, likened to that of the famous 1920s boxer Jack Dempsey. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Rocio octofasciata
Phylum: Chordata
Higher classification: Rocio
Order: Perciformes
Rank: Species
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipe...asciata.jpg/220px-Cichlasoma_octofasciata.jpg

 

[alley167]

Maybe doesn't fit conversation
My water has been green for 6 week
Pet shop says do 50 percent change weekly
Not working

 

[raccioppi83]

Uh what @alley

 

[alley167]

I have 12 African cichlids in my 75 gallon tank none that will get over 6 inches
Thankfully I'm not facing any temperament issues.
My tank was crystal clear I noticed it got a little cloudy next day water is green
Pet smart tested my water said nitrates are high do 50 percent water change and conditioner
I've done this 6 weeks in a row water is still green

 

[raccioppi83]

Please create your own thread

 

[alley167]

Sorry I just got on this site last night I couldn't find out how to do that

 

[alley167]

By the way your cichlid looks like a. Pseudotropheus​ Demasoni

 

[alley167]

Here is the pic

 

[raccioppi83]

It's not a Demasoni either

 

[alley167]

I can't figure out what half of mine are
Did you figure out what it was

 

[raccioppi83]

I did not yet. If you put pictures of yours here, I'll gladly help you

 

[alley167]